Muslim Community Center in Lower Manhattan (Park51)

News about Muslim Community Center in Lower Manhattan (Park51), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Apr. 30, 2014

Developer Sharif El-Gamal says he has downsized his plans for $100 million, 15-story Muslim community center near World Trade Center site that became lightning rod amid national controversy; says he will now build a smaller, three-story museum dedicated to Islam, and has commissioned French architect Jean Nouvel to design building and make plan more attractive to neighbors. MORE

Apr. 26, 2013

Sharif El-Gamal, developer of mosque and community center near ground zero, signs $7 million mortgage for five-story building at 43 Park Place, which adjoins controversial center's proposed site. MORE

Oct. 17, 2011

Developer behind proposed Islamic center in Lower Manhattan is ensnared in rent dispute that threatens plans; Consolidated Edison contends that one of development group's leaders Sharif El-Gamal owes $1.7 million in back rent. MORE

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Justice Richard F. Braun of State Supreme Court granted an injunction while the sides determine exactly how much the developer, which owns part of the property in Lower Manhattan but rents a section from Con Edison, owes the power company.

October 6, 2011, Thursday

In a live chat on City Room Wednesday, the developer of the mosque near ground zero, Sharif El-Gamal, talked with Anne Barnard of The Times and the producer of a "Frontline" episode about the controversy, along with audience members.